Screenshots1 / 2
Warrior
勇士
Warrior is a two-player action game released in 1978 by Vectorbeam for the arcade. Displayed in black-and-white vector graphics, the game pits two sword-wielding knights against each other in one-on-one combat. Each player controls a knight from a top-down perspective, maneuvering around the screen to strike their opponent. Controls handle movement and sword thrusting, requiring players to outmaneuver and outtime each other. Matches take place on a single open arena with no scrolling or level progression—the goal is simply to defeat the opposing knight. Warrior is notable for being one of the earliest examples of a one-on-one melee combat video game, predating many later fighting games. It supports two simultaneous players competing directly against each other.
- Developer
- Vectorbeam
- Released
- 1978
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4.9K)
- Last updated
Warrior Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Warrior on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Warrior Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Warrior on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Warrior" Arcade longplay 1978
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Warrior released?
Warrior was released in 1978 for the Arcade.
Who developed Warrior?
Warrior was developed by Vectorbeam, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Warrior support?
Warrior supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Warrior?
Warrior is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Warrior for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Warrior runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Warrior in the browser?
No. Warrior streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Warrior?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Warrior work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Warrior this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Warrior. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
